Mapo Restaurant - Full Menu

My vego friend and I had dinner here on a Saturday night and despite the fact that it was a weekend at 7.30pm and the place was jumping we were immediately read more My vego friend and I had dinner here on a Saturday night and despite the fact that it was a weekend at 7.30pm and the place was jumping we were immediately

Three of us, two of whom had not been to a Korean restaurant ever. (Yes a surprise to me too lol). I have been to Mapo before and never disappointed. Today was... read more Three of us, two of whom had not been to a Korean restaurant ever. (Yes a surprise to me too lol). I have been to Mapo before and never disappointed. Today was no exception. Our waiter was extremely helpful and attentive in explaining various dishes and when asked about recommended house specialities and popular dishes was happy to provide information. Re wine choice of the three Barossa Shiraz on offer none of us were familiar with the vineyards and so the waiter gave us advice on request. Our waiter was exceptional. Not only did we take his advice on food selection but also the wine and we were all very, Very impressed and well satisfied. Food low down: Shared entree- arancini kimchi- yes not traditional Korean food but delicious all the same and the kimchi beautiful. The shared mains house speciality of coffee infused twice cooked pork ribs and we selected the seafood tempura bibimbap. (Most popular is the beef) The wine although a Shiraz did not distract from the delicate flavours. In regards to the atmosphere as I mention in the headline ours was an early dinner so the restaurant was quiet therefore no problem obtaining a table. However we did note upon leaving that the whole of Gouger St was relatively quiet. Hmmmn not a good thing about Radelaide at times! Maybe the rain put off diners??? Mapo is a 'old' classic in Gouger Street- I've never been disappointed in food quality or service and again the team there today did not disappoint. Highly recommended.